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Unfold your talent VIA University College Date: 30 June 2017 Rev. 23 August 2019 1/16 Curriculum Programme section Bachelor Engineering in Mechanical Engineering - For students enrolled August 2017 and after. - Transition for students enrolled August 2016. Enforcement and transition arrangements This curriculum is enforced from the august admittance of 2017. For students, who at the time of entry into force of this curriculum were subject to a previous curriculum for the programme, apply, that they are covered by these joint rules also. Interim arrangement for Mechanical Engineering Programme: The structure and subjects of the programme according to previous curriculum are followed until the end of 2018. Hereafter, the students are transferred to the new curriculum from spring semester 2019 (6th semes- ter) and the programme can only be completed according to this curriculum, comprising joint regulations and regulations for the programme. Previous study structure is attached to this curriculum (Appendix 1)

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Page 1: Curriculum - VIA University College

Unfold your talent

VIA University College

Date: 30 June 2017

Rev. 23 August 2019

1/16

Curriculum Programme section

Bachelor Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

- For students enrolled August 2017 and after.

- Transition for students enrolled August 2016. Enforcement and transition arrangements

This curriculum is enforced from the august admittance of 2017. For students, who at the time of entry into force of this curriculum were subject to a previous curriculum for the programme, apply, that they are covered by these joint rules also. Interim arrangement for Mechanical Engineering Programme: The structure and subjects of the programme according to previous curriculum are followed until the end of 2018. Hereafter, the students are transferred to the new curriculum from spring semester 2019 (6th semes-ter) and the programme can only be completed according to this curriculum, comprising joint regulations and regulations for the programme. Previous study structure is attached to this curriculum (Appendix 1)

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TABLE OF CONTENT

1 Identity of the programme 3

2 Structure and content 4

3 Compulsory courses of the programme, 1st – 4th semester 5 3.1 1st semester: Product Development and Design of Mechanical Equipment 6 3.2 2nd semester: Analytical Methods in the areas of Mechanics and Materials 7 3.3 3rd semester: Machine Design and Electrical Drive Techniques 8 3.4 4th semester: Business-oriented Innovation 8

4 Internship, 5th semester 9

5 Elective courses and semester project, 6th – 7th semester 10 5.1. Elective courses 10 5.2 Compulsory 6th semester project 12 5.3 Specialisation: Intelligent Mechanics and Systems 12 5.4 Specialisation: Polymers and Composites 12 5.5 Specialisation: Sustainable Energy 13

6 Bachelor Project 14

7 Title and issue of diploma 14

8 Appendix 1: Transition valid from Spring semester 2019 for students enrolled in August 2016. 16

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Introduction

In accordance with the Diploma Engineering Education programme, the purpose of the diploma engineering

programme is to qualify students to, nationally and internationally, carry out the following business functions;

- Transpose technical research results as well as scientific and technical knowledge to practical use in

development tasks and in solving technical problems

- Critically acquire new knowledge within relevant engineering areas

- Independently solve common engineering task

- Plan, implement and manage technical and technological facilities, including being able to involve

social, economic, environmental and occupational health consequences in the solution of technical

problems

- Participate in collaborative and managerial functions and contexts at a qualified level with people

who have different educational, linguistic and cultural backgrounds

In addition, the education must qualify students to participate in further studies.

VIA Engineering, endeavours to work in accordance with a common DNA for all engineering courses. The

DNA contains a description of what especially characterizes the engineering programmes at VIA, as well as

what to expect from a graduate from our engineering programmes.

At VIA Engineering, we are practice- and project oriented and focused on the surrounding world. These

goals are achieved in the form of qualified graduates obtained through targeted education, relevant research

and development as well as cooperation and ongoing dialogue with the business community. The pro-

grammes at VIA Engineering will qualify the graduates to perform practice- and development-oriented busi-

ness functions.

English-language programmes and international admission is a characteristic of our engineering pro-

grammes. This profile creates a unique opportunity to educate students who can act in a Danish context in

an increasingly global market. Our lecturers have a broad practical experience, and they understand how to

anchor theory in practice through laboratory work, company visits and projects for and in collaboration with

companies.

To ensure the usefulness of the content of the programme, the principles of the CDIO education concept are

applied, ensuring that the individual courses are continuously reviewed, evaluated and developed.

1 Identity of the programme

The purpose of the Mechanical Engineering Programme at VIA is to enable the graduates to work within the

areas of product development and construction of machines and plants and giving them the opportunity to

specialize in 1) Intelligent Mechanics, 2) Polymers and Composites or 3) Sustainable Energy. It is crucial that

the graduates, in relation to the above, develop a deep understanding for scientific problems, experimental

competences and IT-tools. Furthermore, the graduates will develop competences enabling them to work as

project managers both nationally and internationally within the mechanical area.

The purpose of the programme is primarily achieved by:

- Making project work an essential part of the course in which the technical elements of the pro-

gramme are integrated via problem solving focusing on use-oriented and practical engineering work.

In the project work, it is also important that the students develop technical, methodical, communica-

tive and personal competences.

- Collaboration with research environments and companies in connection with the courses.

- Offering an international study environment, in which parts of the programme takes place abroad

and several courses are carried out in English for both Danish and foreign students. From 3rd semes-

ter onwards, the Danish and the international programmes are merged, and all courses are carried

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out in English. Students starting on the Danish programme, however, are allowed to make their pro-

jects in Danish.

- Using the student’s internship actively to exchange knowledge and experience between VIA and the

profession.

- Obtaining application and practice-oriented competences by using VIA’s laboratory, work shop and

library facilities.

2 Structure and content

The programme is organized as an ordinary full-time higher education. For students who complete the pro-

gramme without an individually organized course sequence, the programme build-up, structure and progres-

sion, including tests, will be as indicated in the table at the end of this section.

The official duration of the degree programme is 3½ years, divided into 7 semesters corresponding to 210

ECTS credits. New students are enrolled once a year in August.

The scope of each course and project is documented in ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System). 1

ECTS credit corresponds to 27.5 hours of standard study activity for a student and one study year equals 60

ECTS credits.

The reading of the study material requires English on level B in order to complete the programme.

The programme consists of:

- Compulsory courses and projects

- Elective courses

- Internship

- Bachelor Project

- Workshop practice

A semester consists of 3-6 courses as delimited courses. One course can have a volume of 5 – 10 ECTS

credits and a project can have a volume of 5-20 ECTS credits.

The topics, volume, learning objectives and tests of the courses are described in this curriculum. For a more

detailed description of the individual courses, the valid course descriptions are available on VIA’s web site or

on Studynet.

The programme is structured as illustrated below:

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3 Compulsory courses of the programme, 1st – 4th semester

All courses and projects on the first four semesters are compulsory.

Each of the four first semesters contains a semester project that represents 5-10 ECTS credits. The overall

purpose of the semester project is to tie the subjects of the semester together to a unified whole. Project

methodology, science theory, research methodology and teamwork will be introduced throughout the pro-

gramme in connection with the semester projects.

Each semester has a theme in such a way that knowledge and skills are acquired through the courses and

the competences are acquired and tested in the projects.

1st semester: Product Development and Design of Mechanical Equipment

2nd semester: Analytical Methods within the areas of Mechanics and Materials

SemesterTheme

Course Course Course Course/Project

7.

Elective course/

Specialisation

Elective course Elective course Elective course

6.

Elective course/

Specialisation

Elective course Elective course Elective course BPR 1

Preparation of

Bachelor Project

5.

Internship

INP1

Engineering

Internship

3.

Machine

Construction and

Electrical Drive

Techniques

MAT 2

Mathematics 2

DYN 2

Dynamics 2

ELE 1

Electrical

Engineering

MDE 1

Machine Design

2.

Analytical

methods

(mechanics and

materials)

MAT 1

Mathematics 1

DYN 1

Dynamics 1

MEC 2

Mechanics 2

MED 1

Machine

Element Design

SSE 1

Study Skills for

Engineering

Students

SEP 1

Product

Development

and Design of

Mechanical

Equipment

4.

Business-oriented

Innovation

TER 1

Thermo-

dynamics

EMI 1

Experimentation,

Measurements,

Instrumentation

PQE 1

Production,

Quality and

Economy

FEM 1

Finite Element

Method

INN 1

Innovation

Project

SEP 4

Semester

Project

1.

Product

Development and

Design of

mechanical

Equipment udstyr

MTR 1

Materials

Science

TEM 1

Technology and

Environment

MEC 1

Mechanics 1

TDE 1

Technical

Design

SEP 2

Semester Project

Project

BPR 2

Bachelor Project

SEP 6

Semester Project

SEP 3

Semester Project

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3rd semester: Machine Construction and Electrical Drive Techniques

4th semester: Business-oriented Innovation

3.1 1st semester: Product Development and Design of Mechanical Equip-ment

Topics

- Materials Science (MTR1)

- Technological Processes and Environment (TEM1)

- Mechanics (MEC1)

- Technical Design (TDE1)

- Study Skills for Engineering Students (SSE1)

- Product Development and Design of Mechanical Equipment, semester project (SEP1)

Learning objectives

Knowledge

- The basic characteristics of metals and polymers

- Manufacturing processes and life cycle analysis

- Basic statics

- Graphic methods and techniques within the area of machines

- The phases and documentation of the project

Skills

- Selecting materials for manufacturing, including heat treatment and corrosion preventive measures

- Selecting suitable technological processes and estimating the cost price of products

- Dimensioning and designing simple structures

- Communicate graphically in 2D and 3D

- Carrying out basic study and project related activities

Competences

- Constructing and dimensioning mechanical equipment, including selecting suitable materials and manufac-

turing technologies.

- Engaging in a technical dialogue with suppliers and staff members within the technical manufacturing area.

- Working in a project group, including carrying out problem analysis and making project descriptions.

- Formulating a project report and presenting it orally, arguing for selected solutions and used methods

Volume

30 ECTS credits

Number of tests

Materials Science (MTR1) 5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Technology and Environment (TEM1) 5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Mechanics (MEC1) 5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Technical Design (TDE1) 5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Study Skills for Engineering Students (SSE1) 5 ECTS Passed/not passed

Product development and Design of Mechanical Equip-

ment (SEP1)

5 ECTS

1 oral exam based on project

work, internal censor

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3.2 2nd semester: Analytical Methods in the areas of Mechanics and Ma-terials

Topics

- Mathematics 1 (MAT1)

- Dynamics 1 (DYN1)

- Mechanics (MEC2)

- Machine Element Design (MED1)

- Engineering focusing on analytical methods, semester project (SEP2)

Learning objectives

Knowledge

- Standard mathematical methods covering calculus, differential equations, complex numbers and vector

functions

- The kinematics of particle motion, force and acceleration for particles, principle of linear impulse and mo-

mentum for particles, mechanical energy.

- Analysing and calculation methods in mechanics within the areas of stresses, strains and deformations in

structures

- Machine elements and technical design

Skills

- Use basic mathematic and dynamic method

- Dimensioning static loaded machine constructions

- Design and select standard machine elements

Competences

- Choose an appropriate mathematical and dynamical method to solve problems analytically in science and

engineering

- Organize and carry out a project by using the skills within the areas of structuring, planning and collabora-

tion. Analyse, evaluate and document a mechanical design compared to its strength.

- Identifying and applying suitable standard components in a machine design and designing rotating shafts

- Analytically, methodically and structured in a collaboration with others by carrying out projects within the

areas of product analysis and product development.

- Organising and making a project by using the skills within the areas of structuring, planning, collaboration

and self-reflection.

Volume

30 ECTS credits

Number of tests

Mathematics (MAT1)

5 ECTS 1 written exam , internal cen-

sor

Dynamics (DYN1)

5 ECTS 1 written exam, internal censor

Mechanics (MEC2)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, external censor

Machine Element Design (MED1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Engineering focusing on analytical methods, semester

project (SEP2)

10 ECTS

1 oral exam based on project

work, external censor

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3.3 3rd semester: Machine Design and Electrical Drive Techniques

Topics Mathematics 2 (MAT2)

Dynamics 2 (DYN2)

Electrical Engineering (ELE1)

Machine Design (MDE1)

Machine Design and Electrical Drive Techniques, semester project (SEP3)

Learning objectives

Knowledge

– Basic linear algebra and statistics as well as scientific programming

– Laws of rigid body kinematics and kinetics and basic mechanical vibrations

– Power in DC- and AC circuits, transformers, 3 phase systems and DC and AC motors

– Simple mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic machine systems and most common machine elements

Skills

– Use Matlab to perform matrix algebra, find eigenvalues and eigenvectors of small matrices and solve linear

systems of ODEs

– Solve problems in rigid body dynamics and describe undamped and viscous damped free vibrations with a

single degree of freedom

– Analysis of simple DC- and AC circuits and electric drive dimensioning

– Select and dimension machine elements from product data for simple machine systems

Competences

– Using mathematical and dynamical methods to model and solve simple real-world mechanical problems

– Selecting an electric motor and drive to a given application

– Designing and dimensioning a simple machine assembly

– Working systematically with problem- and project based learning and assignments.

– Performing and organizing group work, discussions and analysis of subject in teams of multicultural com-

positions.

Volume

30 ECTS credits

Number of tests

Mathematics 2 (MAT2) 5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Dynamics 2 (DYN2) 5 ECTS 1 oral exam, external censor

Electrical Engineering (ELE1) 5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Machine Design (MDE1) 5 ECTS 1 oral exam, external censor

Machine Design and Electrical Drive Techniques (SEP3) 10 ECTS

1 oral exam based on project

work, external censor

3.4 4th semester: Business-oriented Innovation

Topics

Thermodynamics (TER1)

Experimentation, Measurements and Instrumentation (EMI1)

Production Quality and Economy (PQE)

Finite Element Methods (FEM1)

Business oriented product development – semester project (SEP4)

Innovation (INO1)

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Learning objectives

Knowledge

– Main laws and fundamental concepts of thermodynamic and elementary flow theory. Basic thermal energy

components and applications

– General characteristics of measurement systems, statistical analysis of experimental data

– Quality tools and factory layouts. Safety, environmental and economic aspects of product development.

Skills

– Analysing a thermodynamic system and selecting relevant theory in order to calculate variables and main

capacities for the system

– Identifying fundamental error sources, setting up spectral analyses and performing experimental uncer-

tainty analysis

– Selecting a suitable plant layout, analysing operational and quality technical conditions and products’ cycle

time

Competences

– identifying energy aspects in mechanical projects and solving simple thermodynamic problems

– Planning and documenting an experiment

– Describing the manufacturing for a developed project and defining relevant quality, health & safety and en-

vironmental issues

– Designing a specific component of a thermic loaded machine, carry out detailed economic analysis with

respect to manufacturing costs. – Perform a project execution with focus on efficiency obtained through a deliberate use of engineering

tools and human resources including oral and written reporting in a clear matter.

Volume

30 ECTS credits

Number of tests

Thermodynamics (TER1) 5 ECTS 1 written exam, external cen-

sor

Experimentation, Measurements and Instrumentation

(EMI1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Production, Quality and Economy (PQE) 5 ECTS 2 written exam during the

course

Finite Element Methods (FEM1) 5 ECTS 1 oral exam, external censor

Innovation (INO1) 5 ECTS Passed/not passed

Semester project - Business oriented product develop-

ment (SEP4)

5 ECTS

1 oral exam based on project

work, external censor

4 Internship, 5th semester

ME-INP1

The internship comprises a semester of 30 ECTS credits and is placed time wise on the 5th semester of the

programme. The internship period is either paid or unpaid and takes place either in a private or in a public

company in Denmark or abroad.

The purpose of the internship is for the student to acquire insight into practical engineering equivalent to the

work of an engineering assistant, combined with the integrated application of the concepts, methods and

techniques of the applied disciplines acquired in the first four semesters.

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The following prerequisites must be met before an internship can commence:

- All courses on 1st – 4th semester must be passed/approved

- Workshop courses must be passed/approved or credited

The student is responsible for finding an internship, which must be approved by VIA, who will attach a super-

visor to the intern.

The student prepares a plan for the internship programme with a corresponding assignment formulation, in

cooperation with the company.

The basis for the assessment of internship is a continuous report from the student to VIA, a feedback from

the internship company, as well as a presentation where the supervisor can ask detailed questions about the

internship content.

If the internship is interrupted before the end of the internship period, the supervisor must, in consultation

with the head of programme, assess whether the internship has had a duration and content sufficient for

passing the internship.

The internship is assessed passed/not passed.

5 Elective courses and semester project, 6th – 7th semester

On 6th and 7th semester, it is possible to select elective courses. Apart from elective courses targeted se-

lected specialisations, a number of relevant elective courses are offered on the Mechanical Engineering Pro-

gramme. Descriptions of the individual elective courses will appear from the table under 5.1 as well as in the

course descriptions.

It is also possible to choose elective courses offered by VIA’s other programmes, except courses, which con-

sists of study material which the student has had earlier on in the programme. Selecting courses from other

programmes must be approved by an Engineering study counsellor in order to secure the relevance and an

increase of the technical level.

On the Mechanical Engineering Programme, some of the elective courses are included in the following spe-

cialisations:

Intelligent Mechanics and Systems

Plastics (Polymers and Composites)

Sustainable Energy

A specialisation consists of 3 elective courses (15 ECTS credits), 6th semester project (10 ECTS credits) and

bachelor project including preparation (20 ECTS credits), in total 45 ECTS credits.

5.1. Elective courses

On the Mechanical Engineering Programme, the following elective courses are available:

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Course/Topics Volume Number of tests

Innovation and Design of Products (IDP1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Advanced Designing in 3D-CAD (CAD2)

5 ECTS 2 written exams, no censor

Geometrical Tolerancing and Inspection (GTI1)

5 ECTS 2 written exams, no censor

Advanced Mechanics of Materials and Welded Structures

(AWS1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Finite Element Method, advanced (FEM2)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue (FRM1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Automation, Mechanical Design (AMD1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Advanced Engineering Mathematics (AEM1)

5 ECTS 1 written exam, internal censor

Automatic Control (AUC1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Robotics and Multi Body Systems (RMS1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

System dynamics, Simulation and Control (SMC1)

5 ECTS

1 oral exam, internal censor

Thermoplastic Polymers and Technologies (TPT1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Mechanics of Composite Materials (MCM1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Simulation of Polymer Mold Flow and Fiber Reinforced

Composites (SIM1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Design of Energy Systems (DES1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Renewable Energy (ENE1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

Sustainable Power Production (SPP1)

5 ECTS 1 oral exam, internal censor

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5.2 Compulsory 6th semester project

On the 6th semester, a compulsory semester project is made, which will support the learned theory from the

elective courses by means of a practice based project, consisting of the development and manufacturing of a

product, laboratory assignments etc. Furthermore, the use of elements of advanced project methods is also

included in the semester project.

Course/Topics Volume Number of tests

Semester project (SEP6) 10 ECTS

1 oral exam based on project

work, internal censor

5.3 Specialisation: Intelligent Mechanics and Systems

New technologies and new navigation systems make it possible to develop self-propelled mine searchers

and driverless vehicles etc. Developing intelligent products and systems is about integration between soft-

ware, system development and machine techniques. The student will work with the latest technologies, ro-

bots, satellite communication etc.

The keywords for this specialisation are: - Modulation and simulation of mechanical systems - Control and regulation techniques - Monitoring systems - Megatronics - Measurement techniques and instrumentation - Strength testing - Mobile hydraulics - Optical recognition - Robots - Remote control - Dynamic GPS

- Satellite communication

Topics

Automatic Control, Digital Control and Simulation (AUC1)

Robotics and Multi Body Systems (RMS1)

System dynamics, Modelling and Simulation (SMS1)

6th semester project (SEP6): Robot programming, Lab. controlling and level regulation

Bachelor project (BPR1+2): Project within the area of Intelligent Mechanics and Systems

5.4 Specialisation: Polymers and Composites

Throughout the last century, materials such as metal, wood, glass, clay, cotton and wool have been replaced by polymers due to the tailor-made characteristics and the low price. Nowadays, polymers are included in so many products that it would practically be impossible to avoid getting into contact with them in some form or other. But how are products containing polymers produced? How is a Cola bottle produced? How is a 100 m long wind turbine blade manufactured in order to resist the extreme loads it is subjected to during its lifetime? The keywords for this specialisation are:

-Thermoplastics -Thermosets -Composites -Technologies -Simulation of injection molding -Simulation of stresses, strains and failure criteria in composite structures

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-Design and development of items and tools -Analysis of the structure of composites -Semester project about thermoplastic, thermosets or composites -Collaboration with companies within the plastics industry

Topics

Thermoplastic Polymers and Technologies (TPT1) Mechanics of Composite Materials (MCM1) Simulation (SIM1)

6th semester project (SEP6): Designing and manufacturing an injection molded thermoplastic or composite item.

Bachelor project (BPR1+2): Project in the area of Plastics (Polymers and Composites)

5.5 Specialisation: Sustainable Energy

The energy production of the entire world is facing a dramatic shift from coal, oil and gas for energy, not

polluting the atmosphere with greenhouse gases. Development of future renewable energy systems is

about the energy from solar, wind, waves and CO2-neutral fuels such as straw and wood.

The student will work with basic energy engineering, energy conservation, design of energy plants and re-

newable energy technologies like wind turbines, solar thermal and photovoltaic, biomass and biogas, heat

pumps and energy storage, etc.

The keywords for this specialisation are: - Energy consumption and savings - Environment and global warming - Pumps and piping - Heat transfer and heat recovery - CHP and district heating systems - CO2 neutral fuels - Photovoltaics - Solar - Cooling and heat pump technology - Biogas - Windmills - Energy storage, hydrogen and fuel cells

Topics

Design of Energy Systems (DES1)

Renewable Energy (ENE1)

Sustainable Power Systems (SPP1)

6th semester project (SEP6): Designing and manufacturing/testing an energy component or an energy sys-

tem.

Bachelor project (BPR1+2): Project within the area of Sustainable Energy

Students, having completed one of these specialisations, are entitled to add the specialisation on the di-

ploma.

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6 Bachelor Project

ME-BPR1

ME-BPR2

The programme is concluded with a bachelor project (BPR2) which constitutes 15 ECTS credits of the total

210 ECTS credits of the programme and is finalized with a test. The bachelor project is commenced on 6th

semester (BPR1) by choosing the subject and making a project description.

The Bachelor project must demonstrate individual self-critical reflection within the chosen subject, and must

document the student's ability to apply engineering theories and methods. In addition, the bachelor project

must reflect the student's ability to express himself/herself professionally and structured within his/her sub-

ject.

The conditions for starting the bachelor project, BPR2, are that the student has passed all courses on the 1st

- 6th semester (or courses totalling 180 ECTS credits, including the 30 ECTS credits internship) and the

bachelor preparatory course BPR1 has been completed.

The Bachelor project is prepared in groups of 3-4 persons. However, the head of programme may excep-

tionally dispense with this rule in case of extraordinary circumstances.

The Bachelor project comprises an independent experimental, empirical and/or theoretical examination of a

practical problem formulation related to the core subjects of the programme.

The project must be documented in the form of a report comprising project charter, outline of solution, calcu-

lations, drawings, etc. If the report is a group assignment, it must be clear who wrote which sections in the

report.

The students are examined in the project by an oral test/group test with individual assessment according to

the learning objectives described under section 1.The basis for the exam is the bachelor project. It is a pre-

requisite for participation in the exam that the bachelor project is handed in within the stipulated deadline,

and meets the project requirements described.

The examination may take place at the earliest when all the other tests of the programme, including intern-

ship test, have been passed. The examination is assessed on the 7-point scale and with the participation of

external examiner.

Course/Topics Volume Number of tests

Bachelor preparation (BPR1) 5 ECTS Approved/not approved based on

the project description, internal

censor

Bachelor project (BPR2) 15 ECTS 1 oral exam based on the bache-

lor project report., external censor

7 Title and issue of diploma

Graduates who have completed the studies under this curriculum + the joint regulations for VIA Engineering

are entitled to use the title Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.

Furthermore, it is possible to obtain the following specialisations:

- Intelligent Mechanics and Systems

- Polymers and Composites

- Sustainable Energy

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Upon completion of the programme, VIA University College issues a diploma indicating title, programme, and

specialisation if relevant. Furthermore, the diploma contains information about the number of ECTS credits of

the individual elements, the result of the grades obtained, as well as the subjects of the interdisciplinary pro-

jects and the bachelor project. In addition, the admittance level on which the graduate was admitted to the

programme is noted.

Should the education be discontinued, proof of passing study units is issued.

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8 Appendix 1: Transition valid from Spring semester 2019 for students enrolled in August 2016.

7th Semester 30 ECTS

Theme: Specialisation and Bachelor Project

5 Elective

course

5 Elective

course

5 Elective

course

20 ME-BPR2

Bachelor Project

6th Semester 30 ECTS

Theme: Semester Project

5 Elective

course

5 Elective

course

5 Elective

course

5 ME-BPR1

Bachelor Pro-

ject-start up

10 ME-SEP6

Semester Project

5th Semester 30 ECTS.

Theme: Engineering internship in a Company

4th Semester 30 ECTS

Theme: Business-Oriented Development

4 ME-TER1

Thermo-dy-

namics

4 ME-FEM1

Finite Ele-

ment

Method

4 ME-OOQ1

Operational

Quality

Manage-

ment and

Environ.

4 ME-ECE1

Economics for

engineers

6 ME.-EEX1

Engineering experi-

ments

Lab Testing

Lab Measurement

Statistics

8 ME-SEP4

Semester Project 4

Business-Oriented Development

Interdisciplinary

Project method 4

Theory of Science

Project Management

3th Semester 30 ECTS

Theme: Machine System Design, Dynamics and Dimensioning

4 ME-DYN2

Rigid Body

Dynamics

4 ME-MAT2

Linear Algebra

and introduc-

tion to Nu-

merical Pro-

gramming

10 ME-MDI1

Machine Dimensioning

Electric motors AC and DC

Mechanic Transmissions

Hydraulics, Pneumatics

Choice of drive systems

4 ME-INN1

Innovation

Weeks

8 ME-SEP3

Semester Project 3

Machine System Design, Dynamics and

dimensioning

Project Method 3

Innovative Processes

2nd Semester 30 ECTS

Theme: Engineering Focussing on Analytical Methods 10 ESC M1

10 ME-ESC1

Engineering Science 1

Particle dynamics

Mathematics

8 ME-MME1

Mechanics, Materials and El-

ement Calculation

Strength of materials, Mate-

rials science Machine Ele-

ment Calculation, FEM Anal-

ysis in Inventor

4 ME-ELT1

Electrical

Technology

8 ME-SEP2

Semester Project 2 Engineering Focusing

on Analytical Methods

Project Methods 2

Project Planning

1nd Semester 30 ECTS

Theme: Product Development and Design of Mechanical Equipment

6 ME-MEK1; Mechan-

ics

Statics, Strength of

materials

Mathcad

Machine Element Cal-

culation

4 ME-MTR1

Materials

4 ME-TEC1

Technological

Processes

10 ME-PTD1

Product Development and Technical

Design

Graphic Presentation; Design; 2d/3d-

CAD; Product Development; Machine

Element

6 ME-SEP1

Semester Project 1 Product

Development and Design of

Mechanical Equipment

Project Method 1 Presenta-

tion